Although when we think of the Middle Ages we may conjure up images of grand stone castles, throughout much of English history massive wooden castles were more the order of the day. This program takes us through the English countryside to see reminders of timber castles that have all but disappeared, leaving behind only the earthen mounds of their foundations. Historians reveal why these wooden fortifications were nearly equal to the much more expensive stone castles, and explain what life was like within their walls. Lost Castles of England also offers reconstructions that show what these mighty fortifications looked like and how they were built, and explores archaeological evidence that casts new light on our knowledge and understanding of a time when England was dominated by these long-vanished timber castles.